UT System STARs Program

The STARs (Science and Technology Acquisition and Retention) program provides funding to help purchase state-of-the-art research equipment and make necessary laboratory renovations to encourage faculty members to perform their research at a UT institution.

Goals, Criteria, and More Information

STARs Application Process for Competitive Awards

College Deans interested in applying for recruitment or retention purposes should complete the
applicable coversheet and submit the complete packet to the Associate Vice President for
Research (orsp@utpb.edu) for review.

The final application will be submitted by the Associate Vice President for Research.

For questions, please contact ORSP (orsp@utpb.edu)

Please review the STARs Program Guidelines before applying. The application packet must include:

STARs application
A resume or CV
Three letters of reference
A budget justifying the amount requested

The application review process is administered through the Associate Vice Chancellor
for Research, Office of Academic Affairs. All awards receive final approval by the
Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.

The UT System will establish a process to track and report results to heighten awareness and to
place particular emphasis on promoting diversity in this program.

With each award, the UT System will stipulate the indicators of progress and success for this
funding, and will expect annual reports on this progress. Return of investment (ROI) is an
important criteria considered by the UT System Board of Regents when considering continued
support for this program.